Somalia

Farmajo Criticizes Somalia Govt Over Botched NCC Gathering, Calls for Parliamentary Measures MOGADISHU, Somalia - Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has fired sharp criticism at the Somalia federal government, questioning the mishandled National Consultative Council (NCC) assembly that floundered in addressing crucial national issues. The meeting, held in Mogadishu starting October 2, collapsed when Jubaland's leader, Ahmed Madobe, exited and headed back to Kismayo, following a standstill over Villa…

Israel has announced that its military forces have taken down Yahya Sinwar, a key figure in the Hamas leadership, during an operation in Gaza.According to their statement on Thursday, the Israeli Armed Forces reported that Sinwar was slain on Wednesday in the southern part of Gaza."Following the completion of the identification process, we can now confirm that Yahya Sinwar has been eradicated," the Israeli forces declared."Numerous operations executed by the and ISA over the past year, and in recent weeks in the area of…

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AXADLE) – In a tragic incident on Wednesday afternoon, a catastrophic bomb explosion claimed seven lives and injured another six at a bustling tea shop within the Mogadishu Police Academy. An Al-Shabaab operative sacrificed himself, eyewitnesses confirmed. While people gathered for a leisurely afternoon tea, the unthinkable happened when the assailant struck. "Everyone was just sipping tea, engrossed in their own world. Suddenly, a blast knocked us off our feet," narrated Abdirahman Mohamed, who…

GAROWE, Somalia (KAAB TV) – In a provocative twist, Puntland State is pointing fingers at Somalia's central government, alleging intentional destabilization efforts in the Sanaag region. Lately, tension flared up in Sanaag, involving clan militias. The situation improved somewhat thanks to intervention by the Isaq and Dhulbahante elders. Meanwhile, pro-Makhir activists are reportedly hosting gatherings in Mogadishu, pushing for their own regional government. While addressing the public, Deputy President Ilyas Osman…

NAIROBI, Kenya (AX) — A fresh initiative is underway with Kenya inaugurating a revamped pricing panel to tackle the plummeting cost of miraa, known as khat in Somalia. This vital cash crop supports thousands of farmers, with the strategy centered around boosting exports to Somalia, the predominant purchaser of Kenyan miraa. The panel's mission is clear: to stabilize miraa and muguka prices and enhance farmer revenues. The nine-strong committee, a brainchild of the Agricultural and Food Authority (AFA), boasts members from…

Baking temps are on the docket for certain nations in the Horn of Africa, courtesy of alarming weather forecasts from the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC), the brain of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a regional crew, as disclosed on a Wednesday. As of June 19, 2024, folks in Kakuma, located in the parched northwest corner of Kenya's Turkana county, scrape out groundwater from the dry riverbed. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen) NAIROBI, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- The mercury's set to rise, amping up…

NAIROBI, Kenya - Just before a significant Senate impeachment vote, Kenya’s Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, fell unwell on Thursday night. His attorney, Paul Muite, made this revelation as Gachagua prepared to address various accusations hurled by the National Assembly. The Senate’s hush-hush atmosphere was instantly interrupted when Speaker Amason Kingi decided to pause the proceedings until 5 PM local time. He noted the session would continue then, with or without Gachagua’s involvement. This temporary halt intended…

FILE PHOTO Mogadishu (AX) — In a tragic event on Thursday, a suicide bomber tore through a destitute village near the School Polizia in Mogadishu, leaving a trail of devastation with seven individuals, both troops and ordinary folk, losing their lives. A further half-dozen suffered injuries. As the clock ticked towards mid-afternoon at 3:27 p.m., Somali law enforcement relayed that six folks were wounded, most nursing relatively minor scrapes. “The blast rattled the impoverished area where people sought shade beneath…

On Wednesday, the United Nations pledged a helping hand to Somalia in a bid to ramp up investments in agriculture as part of its World Food Day celebration.The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, together with the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP), hosted a gathering in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu. The event spotlighted “food heroes” for their role in transforming the nation’s agricultural landscape, in line with the 2024 World Food Day theme: "Right to Food for a Better Life…

Somalia's President Champions Direct Elections Amidst Political Storms MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a bold move, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announced that the country will proceed with direct elections, dismissing the cacophony of dissent from critics. This decision sparks a fresh chapter of political deliberation in Somalia, a nation that last experienced direct voting in 1969. Political discord and debate have been the norm for two years, with President…